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RF53 EPD

2003 Honda Civic · Petrol · 1590cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1590cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Honda Civic Petrol 1590cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 71,361 miles on the clock, averaging 4,859 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 16V engine is known for d16v1-specific owner forum threads and specialist garage known-issues pages.

MOT & Mileage History for RF53 EPD

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,361
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
4,859

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,361 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,859
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF53 EPD 25k37k48k60k71k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,361 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage66,223 miles
Since last MOT+5,990 miles
PASS
Mileage60,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,233 miles
Since last MOT+7,897 miles
PASS
Mileage52,336 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,759 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage43,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage38,699 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage34,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,915 miles
PASS
Mileage30,308 miles
Since last MOT+5,290 miles
PASS
Mileage25,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,018 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 EPD
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1590cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About RF53 EPD

What car is RF53 EPD?

RF53 EPD is an red Honda Civic, petrol (1590cc). First registered in Reading in 2003.

What is the mileage of RF53 EPD?

The last recorded mileage for RF53 EPD was 71,361 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF53 EPD passed its MOT?

RF53 EPD has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2016.

Is RF53 EPD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF53 EPD is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RF53 EPD?

RF53 EPD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.